Liberty boys lacrosse limits mistakes to defeat Perryville, 14-8, advance to 1A state championship game

SILVER SPRING — In the playoffs, when it’s win or go home, sometimes simplicity is the key.

For Liberty boys lacrosse, a goal as simple as keeping the penalties to a minimum was the difference. Not only was Friday night’s 14-8 win over Perryville in the Class 1A state semifinals perhaps the Lions’ most complete game, but by far their cleanest.

“Today was just one of those days,” Liberty coach Steve Fabian said. “We kept the penalties down and put it all together.”

The only...